Stylish Handmade Crochet Top Pattern Beginner Friendly

This easy crochet top pattern walks you through creating a flattering triangle-style crop top that’s perfect for sunny days, festivals, or layering year-round. It uses simple stitches and techniques to guide you from crafting the straps to connecting cups and finishing with adjustable ties.

Crochet Stylish Top

Plus, it’s highly customizable — from strap and band length to color choices and fit. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift, this top is stylish, versatile, and totally beginner-friendly!

Materials Needed

• Medium weight acrylic yarn
• 5 mm crochet hook

Straps and Triangle Cups

For Each Cup (Make Two):

• Make a slip knot.
• Chain 55 (adjust as desired for strap length).
• Chain 3 more.
• Insert hook into the second loop from hook and make 1 double crochet.
• Chain 1, turn.
• Row 1: 2 double crochets into the first stitch (increase).
• Chain 1, turn.
• Continue increasing:
• 2 double crochets in the first stitch.
• 1 double crochet in each remaining stitch.
• Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row.
• Repeat until triangle measures about 11 inches or desired height.
• To finish: Chain 1, cut yarn, pull to secure.

 Joining Cups & Creating the Band

• Continue from last triangle cup.
• Chain 1 and turn.
• Double crochet across the entire cup.
• Without chaining, slip stitch into the first stitch of the second triangle.
• Continue with double crochets across the second triangle.
• Chain 1 and turn.
• Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across.
• In the center join between cups, make one double crochet over the space.
• Chain 1 and turn.
• Repeat rows until band reaches desired width (3 rows suggested).

Adding the Strings

First Side:

• Chain 75 (or desired length) from edge of band.
• Cut yarn, pull through, tighten.
• Tie a knot at the end of the chain for security.

Second Side:

• Attach yarn to opposite end of band.
• Chain 75 (or desired length).
• Cut yarn, pull through, tighten.
• Knot the end.

Final Touches

• Weave in all loose ends using your hook or needle.
• Adjust ties and straps to fit as desired.

Tips & Customizations

• Weave in yarn ends as you go to save time later.
• Customize strap and band lengths for a perfect fit.
• Count stitches to keep rows even and aligned.
• Make longer back straps by chaining more.